Listing: Original 1960s Airline Res-O-Glas Guitar Body & Shell – Vintage Red

Title: Vintage 1960s Valco Airline Res-O-Glas Body (Red Finish) – Original Molded Fiberglass Shell

Item Overview

Up for sale is an authentic, original 1960s Airline Res-O-Glas guitar body in classic vintage red. Manufactured in Chicago by Valco for Montgomery Ward, this iconic two-piece fiberglass "clamshell" body is the fundamental piece behind the legendary tone and aesthetic made famous by artists like Jack White and J.B. Hutto.  

Whether you are restoring a vintage 1960s Airline instrument, replacing a damaged body, or assembling a unique custom build, this original piece of mid-century guitar history is ready for its next life on stage or in the studio.  

Key Features & Details

 Brand/Manufacturer: Valco / Airline (Montgomery Ward)  

 Material: Original Res-O-Glas molded fiberglass resin

 Finish: Factory original Red  

 Body Construction: Hollow/semi-hollow two-piece molded fiberglass shell with center support structure  

 Design: cutaway profile featuring the classic vintage rubber perimeter binding channel  

 Compatibility: Standard bolt-on neck pocket designed for original Valco / Airline necks

Condition Notes

 Finish & Cosmetic Wear: Shows honest vintage wear consistent with age, including light surface scuffs, fine finish crazing, and minor edge marks typical for 1960s Res-O-Glas.  

 Structural Integrity: Shell is solid with no major structural splits or missing pieces. Neck pocket, pickup routing, and control cavity mounting areas remain sound and solid

Original soft case

Both pickups work good

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Listed23 days ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Res-o-Glas
Finish
  • Red
Categories
Year
  • 1960’s
Made In
  • United States
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Body Type
  • Semi-Hollow Body
Number of Strings
  • 6-String

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Franklin, OH, United States
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